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João Pessoa
João Pessoa , city (1991 pop. 497,600), capital of Paraíba state, NE Brazil, at the confluence of the Sanhauá and Paraíba do Norte rivers. Cotton, sugar, and minerals are exported through its port, Cabedelo. Industries in the city produce chemicals, plastics, metals, and electrical goods. The city was established in the late 16th cent. and named (1585) Filipea, in honor of Philip II of Spain and Portugal. During the brief Dutch occupation (17th cent.) it was called Frederickstadt, and, after its reconquest by the Portuguese, Paraíba. Its present name was acquired in 1930, in honor of the state governor who was assassinated in Recife during the Vargas revolution. João Pessoa is the site of a state university. The city's Franciscan convent and church are excellent examples of colonial architecture. Nearby are several resort areas. |
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"João Pessoa." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 13 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "João Pessoa." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 13, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-JoaoPess.html "João Pessoa." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Retrieved February 13, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-JoaoPess.html |
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João Pessoa
João Pessoa, Paraíba/Brazil Filipea de Nossa Senhora das Neves, Frederikstad, Paraíba Founded in 1585 by the Portuguese with the name ‘Filipea of our Lady of the Snows’ in honour of Philip I (1527–98), King of Portugal (1580–98), who was also Philip II, King of Spain (1556–98), and the church of Our Lady of the Snows. Between 1634 and 1654 during the Dutch occupation it was known as Frederick's Town, possibly after Frederick Henry (1584–1647), Stadholder of the United Provinces of the Netherlands (1625–47), and later as Paraíba. It was renamed in 1930 in honour of João Pessoa, former governor of the state of Paraíba and state president who was assassinated that year during the revolution associated with the national elections.
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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "João Pessoa." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 13 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "João Pessoa." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (February 13, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-JooPessoa.html JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "João Pessoa." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Retrieved February 13, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-JooPessoa.html |
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